DHSS Press Release

Rita Landgraf, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Pager 302-357-7498
Email: jill.fredel@delaware.gov

Date: July 5, 2013
DHSS-96-2013

TOWNSEND FIRE VICTIM IDENTIFIED BY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE

WILMINGTON (July 3, 2013) - The Delaware Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the victim of a June 29 fatal house fire in Townsend as James B. Wallace, 46, of Townsend.

The victim's death was ruled an accident by the Medical Examiner's Office.

The victim was found inside the burning home in the 700 block of Money Road near Noxontown Pond Road, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal. The fire remains under investigation.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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TOWNSEND FIRE VICTIM IDENTIFIED BY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE

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